CER Handling, Transport, and Storage 2

Question 1

Which type of container is required when transporting a contaminated endoscope from the procedure room to the reprocessing area?

Accepted Answer

A closed, leak-proof container labeled as biohazard

Answer

An open tray lined with absorbent material

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Any covered cart with a lid

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A sterile wrapped package

Question 2

After reprocessing is complete, how should a flexible endoscope be positioned for drying and storage?

Accepted Answer

Hung vertically in a ventilated cabinet

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Coiled tightly in a drawer to save space

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Laid flat in a sealed plastic bag

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Stored in the original manufacturer packaging

Question 3

What is the primary reason endoscopes should NEVER be transported in the same container as soiled linens or other contaminated materials?

Accepted Answer

It violates OSHA bloodborne pathogen regulations

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It risks physical damage to the scope

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It could trigger a fire hazard

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It is only prohibited if the endoscope is unsheathed

Question 4

A transport container used for contaminated endoscopes must be decontaminated:

Accepted Answer

After every use, before transporting another item

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Only if visibly soiled

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Weekly during scheduled equipment cleaning

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Only when directed by infection control

Question 5

When transporting a reprocessed endoscope to a storage area, which action best prevents recontamination?

Accepted Answer

Using a dedicated clean transport container or cart separate from dirty transport

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Using the same cart used to bring the dirty scope from the procedure room

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Wrapping the scope in a sterile drape

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Carrying the scope by hand in a sterile gloved hand

Question 6

What information should be recorded when an endoscope is placed into storage after reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

The date and time of reprocessing, technician ID, and storage location

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Only the scope model number

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The patient procedure information only

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The reprocessing chemical brand name

Question 7

Which staff member is responsible for ensuring endoscopes are transported safely between the procedure room and reprocessing area?

Accepted Answer

Any clinical or support staff trained in safe scope transport procedures

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Only the endoscope reprocessor on duty

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The supervising physician only

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The hospital infection control officer